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West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The View On Hickman in the Windsor Heights neighborhood priced from $650. The Pointe on 88th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $682. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Des Moines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Pointe on 88thThe Wild Rose - Market2BR,1BA$682
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveReceive One Month Free Rent & Enjoy Real Deal ...Studio,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Des Moines area is the $0.98 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value West Des Moines apartment is the C4 Premium Model at Element at Valley West starting at $1,100 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.98
Element at Valley WestC4 Premium2BR,2BA$0.93
Sunrise MeadowsB4 - St. Croix2BR,2BA$1.03
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$0.97
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.99
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Robin Hill2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Sherwood GlenLoxley2BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in West Des Moines?

There are currently 328 Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $574 to $4,460. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Des Moines ranging from $850 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Des Moines ranges from $850 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,089.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Des Moines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Des Moines range from $574 to $4,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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